1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1984 BMW 318
To start off, 1984 BMW 318 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1984 BMW 318. (103 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1984 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 318. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1984 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 135 | 318 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 55 L |
